Amritsari chole masala

Amritsari chole masala is popular chana recipe from amritsar, punjab. I really like garbanzo beans so try to make different dishes from it and this chole masala recipe is on top of my list. Though it’s lengthy process but easy to make curry is cooking often in my kitchen. Do try it and let me know how you like it.

Ingredients

Garbanzo beans – 3/4 cup

Water for boiling + for masala soaking – 3 Cups + 3 TBS

Cloves – 2

Cinnamon stick – 1 Inch

Red chili powder – 1 TSP

Garam masala – 1 TSP

Coriander-cumin powder – 1 TSP

Turmeric powder – 1/4 TSP

Oil – 1 1/2 TBS

Cumin seeds – 1 TSP

Dried red chilies – 2

Bay leave – 1

Asafetida – 1/4 TSP

Crushed ginger garlic – 3 TBS

Finely chopped onions – 1/2 Cup

Puree of tomatoes – from 3 tomatoes

Chhole masala – 1 TSP

Pomegranate powder – 1/2 TSP

Cilantro – For garnishing

Method

Soak garbanzo beans over night.

Add it to pressure cooker along with 1 1/2 cup of water in which it soaking overnight.

Add cloves, cinnamon stick and salt.

You can add tea bag in boiling process but I want to omit it as personally I like white color of chhole.